The East Greenwich School Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician.

Under general supervision from the Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Technician keeps the school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that the buildings present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The Maintenance person performs a variety of tasks involving the general maintenance and repair of the school building, premises, and various equipment. The Maintenance person may be required to perform general mechanical repairs, woodworking, electrical repairs, painting, heating and ventilation services and any other normal routine repair or preventive maintenance duties associated with the operations of school district buildings and equipment that do not require the skill of a journeyman craftsman. The Maintenance person carries out snow removal and other grounds maintenance services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Under general supervision, required to perform a variety of basic tasks to repair and maintain the buildings, grounds, and equipment in a K-12 school environment. These tasks may include but are not limited to: replacing floor tile, replacing electrical ballasts and florescent tubes, cleaning graffiti, repairing fencing, patching asphalt or concrete, setting forms, installing paper towel or toilet paper dispensers, patching holes in plaster or wood walls, installing movie screens, chalkboards, tack boards, patching roofs, scraping paint, demolition, trenching, cleaning out keyways of locks, vandalism repair work, preventative maintenance on equipment, pressure washing, locker repairs, sheet metal repair, tile repair/replacement (both ceiling and ceramic bathroom tile), indoor bleacher repair, plowing snow and mowing grass. Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Foreman or Director of Facilities.

Perform general maintenance and repair on the District's physical plant involving carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, architectural hardware, and other building trades.
Perform and document routine preventative maintenance on equipment and systems.
Safely operate and work from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and personnel lifts.
Safely operate vehicle-mounted plows and tractor-mounted mowers.
Document labor hours and materials expended on assigned tasks.
Identify and report to the Supervisor repair needs and safety discrepancies when observed at facilities.
Perform various grounds maintenance activities (i.e. mows grass, plows snow).
Complete work orders and record information as required.
Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
A minimum of three years of experience in general maintenance work or construction.
Knowledge of two or more building skills, i.e. plumbing/electrical, carpentry/mechanical, etc.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to pass a written and physical exam.
Basic written and spoken English
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.
Ability to read and comply with labels and OSHA safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activity related to maintenance duties.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and be an effective self-starter.
Ability to understand and follow both written and oral directions.
Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required

Tools & Equipment Used

Use of various types of hand and motorized tools or equipment.
Safe work procedures and safety precautions.
Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance and repair work skills.
Basic safety practices related to custodial work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and finger to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tool and climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more that the average person while performing the duties of this job.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unload trucks. Occasionally, the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, and scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Environment/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pay: $21.40 - $23.95 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

East Greenwich School Department

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